Talking Counter
Talking Counter
Talking Counter
Episode 192: Mareks "Yekindar" Gaļinskis - Major Grand Final, FURIA burnout, why Vitality dominates
4 hour 41 minutes Posted Oct 14, 2026 at 2:36 pm.
Intro, too heavy too quick 13:00 Yekindar origin story26:00 Ability to articulate high game IQ41:00 Lessons learned from IGL stint46:00 Dealing with social media pressures57:00 Getting brainwaves studied for game improvement1:02:40 Burnout into FURIA opportunity1:07:30 Similarities between Jame and Fallen 1:15:00 Practice during the hectic schedule1:29:00 Nerves during IEM Cologne Major Grand Final2:20:00 IGL’s getting targeted and abused 2:54:30 International vs National rosters3:21:30 Defining rolesI stopped taking timestamps at some point. HF
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YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter with Yekindar forFOUR HOURS AND FORTY-ONE MINUTESJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, too heavy too quick 13:00 Yekindar origin story26:00 Ability to articulate high game IQ41:00 Lessons learned from IGL stint46:00 Dealing with social media pressures57:00 Getting brainwaves studied for game improvement1:02:40 Burnout into FURIA opportunity1:07:30 Similarities between Jame and Fallen 1:15:00 Practice during the hectic schedule1:29:00 Nerves during IEM Cologne Major Grand Final2:20:00 IGL’s getting targeted and abused 2:54:30 International vs National rosters3:21:30 Defining rolesI stopped taking timestamps at some point. HF